Matthew 4:17 - The Text-Critical English New Testament From that time Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has drawn near.” Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition From that time Jesus began to preach, crying out, Repent (change your mind for the better, heartily amend your ways, with abhorrence of your past sins), for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. American Standard Version (1901) From that time began Jesus to preach, and to say, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Common English Bible From that time Jesus began to announce, “Change your hearts and lives! Here comes the kingdom of heaven!” Catholic Public Domain Version From that time, Jesus began to preach, and to say: "Repent. For the kingdom of heaven has drawn near." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say: Do penance, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. |
From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has been suffering violence, and the violent take it by force.
Jesus answered them, “To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.
Jesus presented another parable to them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a person who sowed good seed in his field,
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet that was cast into the sea and gathered together fish of every kind.
“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice,’ for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
I tell you, in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.
and for repentance and remission of sins to be preached in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
Jesus was about thirty years of age when he began his ministry, being the son (so it was thought) of Joseph, the son of Heli,
and he sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
When the apostles and brothers heard this, they ceased their objections and began glorifying God, saying, “Then to the Gentiles also God has granted the repentance that leads to life.”
Therefore, having overlooked the times of ignorance, God now commands all people everywhere to repent,
Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized, each one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
testifying to both Jews and Greeks about repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus.
but first to those in Damascus and then to those in Jerusalem, to all the region of Judea and to the Gentiles, I proclaimed that they should repent and turn to God, doing works consistent with repentance.
Therefore repent and turn back so that your sins may be wiped away, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,
Therefore, let us leave behind the elementary teaching about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith in God,